SVA EV-1703 17-Inch LCD Flat Panel TV

by SVA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 7.1 x 17.1 inches ; 12.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0001BXYP6
• Item model number: EV-1703
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,399 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Flip between TV news and document work at your computer or surf the Web after viewing a TV show--SVA's EV-1703 lets you do both from one stylish TV/monitor. The 17-inch active-matrix, TFT (thin-film-resistor) LCD screen offers razor-sharp images, an internal NTSC tuner for broadcast TV viewing, and a 1,280 x 1,024 native pixel resolution. It's PC and Mac compatible, too. Image quality benefits from a high (400:1) contrast ratio, fast response time (typically 20 ms), and wide (150 x 140 degrees, horizontal/vertical) viewing angles. With 250 cd/m2 brightness, it's not the most luminous TV available, but if your viewing area is not excessively bright, the set's high-contrast images will still look great.

LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (no risk of image burn-in), space savings, light weight/easy positioning, and energy efficiency (most LCDs use substantially less power than their CRT equivalents). They also tend to be cheaper and, to some eyes, slightly more natural looking than their plasma flat-panel counterparts, which usually "spec" higher (higher brightness, higher contrast ratio).

Choose from two onscreen languages (English and Chinese) and OSD access to settings for positioning, phase, auto adjustment, clock, image center, color, temperature, gamma, backlight control, and popular preset timings. The EV-1703 offers RGB (15-pin D-Sub), composite-video, and S-video inputs, which accommodate a range of computers and home-entertainment equipment. Its stereo speakers pump 3 watts per channel for clear, reasonably full-bodied sound.

What's in the Box
TV, AC adapter, AC power cord, audio and video cables (stereo analog audio and composite- and S-video), and a user's manual.

Product Description

SVA introduces Evolution (EV) its first line of LCD monitors with a built in TV tuner. That's really exciting. The 17" EV-1703 is a full function 1280 x 1024 SXGA resolution monitor with a 400:1 contrast ratio and superb 20 ms response time that renders crisp and vibrant video motion and game graphics. Use the monitor's convenient composite and S-video inputs to connect a DVD player or game console. You can use it as a computer monitor and watch TV simultaneously or smply use it as an LCD TV. This analog monitor delivers lots of value for use with PC and Macintosh applications. If you've been searching for an LCD monitor, this is your opportunity for a great buy. Built-in speakers at 3 watts per channel Unit Size - 17 1/8W x 17 7/8H x 7 1/8D

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Buy, November 2, 2004

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William C. Diemer "wcd53" (Salisbury Mills, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SVA EV-1703 17-Inch LCD Flat Panel TV (Electronics)

Purchased this LCD TV because of the price. Hooked it up for
the Sunday football games - excellent picture..
Would recommend to anyone who is looking to purchase a LCD TV.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for the price--nice picture., January 20, 2005

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GR "g11634" (Massachusetts, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SVA EV-1703 17-Inch LCD Flat Panel TV (Electronics)

I needed a TV for use in my den where I do some work and where I have a treadmill for working out. My problem is that I did not have the space for any other furniture on which to put a regular CRT TV, nor did I want to get one of those wall mounting "arms" which would stick out a few feet. Those arms also run upwards of $100 for a 20" TV, so a decent 20" plus the arm would cost $250 to $300.
Then I saw this LCD TV on Amazon, which was in the price range I was willing to pay for a CRT plus arm. The 17" size would be close enough to the viewing area of a 20" CRT, so I thought this would be a good compromise--no furniture needed, no big ugly arm, etc. The idea was to hang it on the wall.
In opening the box, you notice that it is obviously not a top of the line product, but it does work as advertised. The picture needs a bit of tweaking from the factory settings, and the result is quite acceptable. I was afraid the 250 nits brightness would be a problem, but it really is bright enough. Also, I think the viewing angle is actually wider than the specs. The fact that it doubles as a computer monitor is also a plus. For the $299 and free shipping and no tax, I cannot complain at all. Similar 17" LCD TV's can easily cost hundreds more.
The remote is a bit small, but usable (it takes 2 AAA batteries which are not included), and the on screen display for changing brightness, contrast, etc. is helpful. The sound is pretty good, but is not very "full" or "deep". It's fine for me, however.
There is one thing that is not mentioned in the specs that may be a plus to some, a minus to others. If you want to wall mount the TV, it does not have the VESA compliant mount couplings on the back. So if you want to put it on an articulating arm or some sort of swivel arm that needs a VESA mount, you may have a problem. If, however, you just want to hang it flush on the wall (as I did), you will be pleasantly surprised (as I was) that you do not have to invest another $30 for a flush VESA wall mount. It has two "key" holes in the back, so just measure between them (about 9"), find two screws with heads big enough to get locked in the "keys", and you are in business. It took me about 10 minutes, 2 screws and 2 drywall anchors, and it hangs perfectly flush on the wall. The hardware probably cost me 30 cents, not 30 dollars as I was going to spend. A nice plus for me.
Another note for wall mounting. The instruction booklet has no information on how to remove the monitor stand, but it was really easy to do. On the back of the stand are two small plastic covers that easily pry off, revealing two screws that connect the stand to the monitor. Remove those screws and the stand just comes off. Just save the stand and the screws for future use.
All in all, if space is an issue, and you are looking for a decent TV picture (but not top of the line by any stretch) for a good price, look no further. Also, if you need an LCD monitor, it does a good job for that, and you get a TV as a bonus. Not a bad deal at all.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good product - great delivery!, November 14, 2004

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R. P. Barnett (Mobile, Al. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SVA EV-1703 17-Inch LCD Flat Panel TV (Electronics)

I ordered this from the "deals of the day" section, and saved even more.
I ordered it on monday, and it was delivered Tuesday afternoon! - 5 stars for that alone!
The only negative is the screen aspect of 4:3, but I knew that when ordering...
Good picture quality, good sound. All round, I am pleased with this one. Go for it!